Year 852 of the Second Age

The Year of the Honeysuckle Vine

(520th Year of the 6th Unknown King of Duinnor)

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In Tracia, there is widespread unrest as groups of disgruntled lords and factions of the Royal Army seek to break away from Ruling Prince Lewtrah's corrupt rule. Those loyal to the Ruling Prince and his brother, Prince Lantos, are targeted by various intrigues and even outright violence. Lord Waterstone, who is a sharp critic of Lewtrah but nonetheless supports the monarchy, is not spared as his wife is murdered by poison in a bungled attempt to kill him. His daughter, Shevalia, is unharmed.

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Bilaylin Bosk is born to Garend and Frizella Bosk. He is named for one of their famous forebears, Bilaylin the Hammer, who died while fighting at Tulith Attis. The boy will be called Billy.